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Frank Lampard gifts fan, 10, Champions shirt
TL;DR
Frank Lampard gifted his Championship title shirt to 10-year-old fan Elsie after she held a sign expressing her support. The heartwarming moment occurred following a game against Portsmouth.
Key points
- Frank Lampard gave his shirt to a young fan
- The fan, Elsie, is 10 years old
- The gesture happened after a game against Portsmouth
- Elsie held a sign saying 'We love you Frank'
- Lampard hugged Elsie before giving her the shirt
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Frank Lampard gave his shirt to 10-year-old Elsie after seeing her sign [Handout]
The mum of a 10-year-old Coventry City fan has praised manager Frank Lampard for presenting her daughter with his Championship title shirt.
Elsie and her mum Melissa attended the game against Portsmouth on Tuesday with a "We love you Frank" sign in hand.
After the game was over, Lampard spotted the pair on the front row - waved and "flew over the barrier" to give Elsie a big hug and presented her with his Champions 26 commemorative shirt, Melissa said.
She added that her daughter had taken it to school the next day to show to her classmates.
Melissa said: "We're absolutely buzzing. She woke up with a big smile on her face [the next morning]. She came into bed with us and slept with it - she wants to put it on one of her toys."
The Sky Blues last finished top of the second tier in 1967 and this is the first time they have finished top of a table since then.
Melissa said that Frank Lampard "flew" over the barrier to hug Elsie [Handout]
A draw at Blackburn on Friday ended Coventry's 25-year wait for Premier League football.
Speaking about the team's success, Melissa said: "I couldn't believe it was 25 years the other day - I keep thinking where has the time gone. Seeing all these scenes, is such a good time.
"I don't think I'll stop smiling until the season starts again."
Q&A
Why did Frank Lampard give his shirt to a young fan?
Frank Lampard gave his shirt to Elsie after he noticed her sign that read 'We love you Frank' during a game.
What did Elsie do to get Frank Lampard's attention?
Elsie held a sign expressing her love for Frank Lampard while attending a game with her mother.
What shirt did Frank Lampard give to the fan?
Frank Lampard presented Elsie with his Champions 26 commemorative shirt.
